About Kilcar
Kilcar (Cill Chartha) is a small Gaeltacht village in south-west Donegal, in the F94 routing area, between the coastal town of Killybegs and Carrick. It has a close-knit, predominantly rural character, with strong Irish-language and traditional-music traditions, while the surrounding landscape includes rugged Atlantic coastline, hills and open countryside. Day-to-day life is village-based, with local shops, pubs and community services, while Killybegs provides a wider selection of supermarkets, services and employment. Families are served locally by primary and secondary schools, including Irish-medium education, with further education and larger retail trips generally centred on Donegal Town or Letterkenny. Bus Éireann services connect Kilcar with Killybegs, Carrick and Donegal Town, although car travel is important for commuting and errands in this dispersed area. Local social life centres on village pubs, sporting activities, community events and traditional music, with coastal walks and nearby beaches providing much of the leisure appeal. The coast around Slieve League, Teelin and Muckross is readily accessible, and the area suits residents looking for a scenic, community-oriented base rather than an urban centre.
Property Market in Kilcar
Based on 14 properties for sale in Kilcar
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Kilcar
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Kilcar and the surrounding rural community.
Gaelcholáiste and secondary school in nearby Carrick, serving south-west Donegal communities.
Secondary school in Killybegs offering mainstream education and post-primary subjects.
Primary school serving families in Killybegs and neighbouring coastal areas.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local and regional buses link Kilcar with Killybegs, Carrick and Donegal Town.
Main local road connecting Kilcar with Killybegs, Carrick and surrounding coastal villages.
Strategic national route providing access towards Donegal Town and western Donegal.
Regional airport near Carrickfinn, offering limited scheduled connections to Dublin.
Amenities
Small local businesses provide everyday groceries, refreshments and informal community meeting places.
Further afield hospitality option, while nearby Killybegs provides more accommodation and dining choice.
Nearby fishing port with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, pharmacies and essential local services.
Spectacular Atlantic cliffs near Teelin, offering some of Donegal’s most memorable coastal scenery.
Dramatic coastal headland near Kilcar, popular for walks, views and sea-cliff landscapes.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community events throughout the year.
Nearby primary healthcare and pharmacy services are concentrated in Killybegs.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Prominent local Gaelic games club with teams, facilities and strong community involvement.
Local playing facilities supporting Gaelic football and community sporting activity.
Local cultural resource reflecting the area’s Irish-language, maritime and traditional heritage.
Nearby Gaeltacht area known for traditional music sessions and cultural events.
Important nearby employment base centred on the port, fishing and marine-related services.
Properties For Sale near Kilcar
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